2 Chapter One

I was sitting in my lab, looking at the changes I was making to my suit. my hair was a mess just like me. I haven't slept in days because I've been working so hard just trying to keep my mind off of Steve. But, no matter how hard I try, he's always sneaking into my thoughts. With a sigh, I ran my fingers through my hair and stood from my seat, shutting off the holographic plans and leaving my lab before heading to my bedroom, which was just down the hall from my lab. I was staring at the floor the whole time so I hadn't noticed that Steve had come out of his room. His room was just across from mine which made things a lot harder. I bumped into Steve and stumbled back before looking at him, staying silent. "Tony. Um, what have you been doing? It seems like you're avoiding me. Please, talk to me." Steve explained. I walked past him without a word but before I could enter my room, my hand was grabbed by Steve and I was turned to face him. "Tony, don't walk away on me. Please. I just want to know what I did wrong to make you avoid me." Steve pushed on. I looked away from him and tears filled my eyes though I held them back to keep Steve from seeing me a mess like this. I felt a finger go under my chin and my head was turned gently so that I was looking at Steve again. I swallowed the lump in my throat and closed my eyes tight. "Tony, whatever it is that is bothering you, you can tell me. I'll listen to whatever you have to say." Steve said. I wanted to tell him so badly but I didn't want to ruin our partnership. I pulled away from his grasp and entered my room, closing and locking the door behind me. I leaned against the door and put my head in my hands, crying hard as I could ever as I slid to the floor, bringing my knees to my chest and putting my head in my arms. I heard footsteps fading away and I put my ear against the door, listening to Steve waking away. I felt my heart break more and more and I clenched my hands as I closed my eyes tight. "I'm sorry Steve. I really am. but I don't want to ruin our partnership. It would destroy me if you hated me for life because of my stupid feelings." I said to myself as I stood and went to my bed, falling into the mattress and curling up in a ball. I stared out the window next to my bed and felt my eyes growing heavy, sleep taking over and allowing me to relax.